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Ministry of Defence
CHIEF OF ARMY STAFF VISITS JAISALMER
General MM Naravane, Chief of the Army Staff arrived at Jaisalmer Military Station on 15 July 2021. The COAS, accompanied by Lieutenant General JS Nain, Army Commander, Southern Command, then proceeded to the Pokharan Field Firing Ranges where he witnessed firing of various artillery guns, including equipment which is under development by indigenous manufacturers.
Later, the Army Chief visited Jaisalmer Military Station where he was briefed by General Officer Commanding Konark Corps and other formation commanders on the operational situation and preparedness. He also interacted with troops of Konark Corps and exhorted them to maintain high standards of training and professionalism. The COAS complimented the formations for adhering to Force Preservation measures and for provision of assistance to civilian authorities in combating the Covid-19 pandemic.
Ministry of Information & Broadcasting
Celebrate 75th Independence Day LIVE with Prasar Bharati
This year as India celebrates its 75th Independence Day to mark Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav, Doordarshan and All India Radio will bring you live coverage of Hon’ble Prime Minister of India Narendra Modi’s speech from the ramparts of Red Fort.
DD and AIR coverage of Independence Day celebrations will begin with the broadcast of Hon’ble President of India Shri Ram Nath Kovind’s message to the nation on the eve of Independence Day, 14th August at 7 PM.
Doordarshan’s live coverage of Independence Day celebrations this 15th August will span more than 40 camera views to give a rich and wide perspective of the historical moment when Prime Minister Modi unfurls the tricolor at the Red Fort.
National channels of All India Radio will present you the entire celebrations Live in English and Hindi commentary. All India Radio will broadcast various patriotic and cultural programmes throughout the day.
Apart from the broadcast of the grand celebrations in High Definition view on Doordarshan Channels, multiple Live-streams on DD National YouTube channel will also be bringing you the entire coverage on your smart phones with 360 degree view, panoramic view and rare perspectives from the ramparts of Red Fort.
To bring you such mesmerizing experience, Doordarshan has deployed 3 multi-camera OB Vans, 4 HD DSNG Vans and 40 Cameras. Of these 40 cameras, 4 will be on Jimmy Jibs and 1 on Hydraulic Crane  to give dynamic camera angles. 1 RF Camera will be on Rope Cam and 1 RF Camera on Buggy Cam. 10 Cameras will have Wide Angle Lenses and 2 will have Fish Eye Lenses to give different visual perspective to viewers.
To ensure accessible and inclusive coverage, Prasar Bharati has arranged for multiple regional languages and sign language broadcast of President’s message to the nation, Prime Minister Modi’s Independence Day address and complete Independence Day celebrations. Sign language versions of President’s message and PM’s speech will be broadcast on DD Bharati. Regional language versions of PM’s speech will be broadcast by respective regional language channels of Doordarshan same day  at 8 PM. Complete Independence Day celebration event will be re-telecast with regional language commentary on respective DD channels next day  at 8 AM. Hindi belt channels will repeat telecast PM’s original speech same day at 8 PM and complete Independence Day event next day at 8 AM.
Local DD channels and AIR stations in different states will broadcast Hon’ble Governors’ messages and cover local Independence Day celebrations in their respective states.
Celebrate Independence Day with Prasar Bharati on 15th August! Join us LIVE across multiple channels of Doordarshan Network, All India Radio services and our digital platforms!
Here’s the Playlist of above-mentioned multiple live-streams on DD National YouTube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLUiMfS6qzIMxGJdFoUqwuo7C8UBF6w1F7
Special Service and Features
217th Martyrdom Commemoration of Pazhassi Raja
Wayanad: Nov 29, 2022
Wayanad is getting ready to receive the Kerala Governor on his first visit to the district to participate in the commemoration of the martyrdom of Pazhassi Raja.
Comprehensive preparations are complete to welcome Kerala Governor Shri Arif Mohammad Khan to the 217th martyrdom commemoration of Kerala's renowned freedom fighter Pazhassi Raja. The Governor will inaugurate the celebrations on Nov 30, 2022 at Valliyoorkav Ground, Manathavady, Wayanad. The Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav Committee and Vanavasi Ashram Life Charitable Trust, Periya will jointly facilitate the celebrations.
Padmashree Dr DD Sagdeo will deliver the presidential speech. Pragyavah National Karyavah Shri J Nandakumar, Committee convenor Shri C K Balakrishnan, Convenor Shri VK Santhosh will also speak on the occasion.
Along with honouring eminent personalities, a cultural fest and tribal forms of arts will be hosted as part of the function.
Ministry of Education
‘The India Toy Fair, 2021’ to be held virtually from 27th February 2021 to 2nd March 2021
Government of India is organizing 'The India Toy Fair, 2021' from 27th February 2021 to 2nd March 2021 on a virtual platform. This initiative is in line with the Prime Minister’s vision of making India a global hub for the Toy Industry.
The Fair aims to provide an impetus to the underlying themes of “Atmanirbhar Bharat” and “vocal for local” campaigns, launched by the Government to promote indigenous industries. It also aims to leverage the potential of toys in making learning joyful across all ages in education.
The India Toy Fair 2021 intends to bring policy makers, toy manufacturers & distributors, investors, industry experts, MSMEs, artisans, start-ups, children, parents and teachers together on a common platform, in a bid to propel the growth of the Indian Toy Industry, giving it a global competitive edge.
The main attractions of the Fair include a Virtual Exhibition with over 1000 virtual stalls, webinars by State Governments, knowledge sessions with engaging panel discussions/webinars on diverse topics by experts on areas including toy-based learning, craft demonstrations, competitions, quizzes, virtual tours, product launches, etc. For the education sector in particular, the Knowledge Sessions involving various experts will focus on areas emphasized in the NEP 2020 such as play-based and activity-based learning, indoor and outdoor play, use of puzzles and games to promote critical thinking and overall on how to make learning more engaging and enjoyable.
The exhibitors include Indian businesses engaged in creating happy childhoods and educating children through play, as well as NCERT, SCERTs, CBSE along with their schools and teachers, IIT Gandhinagar, NID and Children University Ahmadabad. The fair is expected to feature millions of users from different parts of India and will give them an opportunity to buy products from a variety of different exhibitors.
The official website and online registration for the India Toy Fair was launched today. The Toy Fair can be visited virtually from 27th February to 2nd March 2021 by registering at https://theindiatoyfair.in/.
Ministry of Defence
Indian Navy Mobilises Unprecedented Rescue Effort for Maharashtra and Karnataka Flood Relief and Evacuation
With large parts of Maharashtra and Karnataka reeling under extensive flooding of both urban and rural areas caused by incessant rains and consequent overflowing of riverbanks and dams over the last few days, the Western Naval Command of the Indian Navy has mobilised considerable resources to provide assistance to State and District administrations of affected areas.
Despite adverse weather conditions and widespread inundation in affected areas, a total of 14 rescue teams of the Western Naval Command, including five teams from Goa Naval Area, have been operating in Kolhapur, Belgaum and Uttar Kannada districts of Maharashtra and Karnataka respectively since 05 Aug 19. An additional five rescue teams are presently enroute for deployment to the Sangli district today from Mumbai. The teams have been deployed using Indian Navy Dornier aircraft and ALH helicopters as well as the Indian Air Force MI-17 helicopters from Goa, Mumbai and Pune. Some teams had even proceeded by road when flying operations could not be undertaken. The naval rescue teams are equipped with Gemini rubber boats, loud hailers, first aid kits, life jackets and life buoys. Some rescue teams also include specialist Naval Divers and diving equipment. Once at site, the rescue teams have evacuated stranded personnel to safety.
Chikhli village, Shivaji bridge at Kolhapur were some of the worst affected areas where the naval teams rescued over 240 men, women and children on 07 Aug 19 and the operations continued throughout the day on 08 Aug as well. Several hundreds more have been rescued from Chikhli to safer areas at Sontali and Kolhapur. Some teams also operated in Aare village, Balinga Village and Rajapurwadi on 08 Aug 19.
In Karnataka, the Karwar Naval Area deployed a rescue team in response to a request for assistance from the SP Uttara Kannada to rescue people stranded near Kadra Dam, Kaiga on 06 Aug 19. The team remained on task till midnight and was able to evacuate 500 people to safety on the same day. On 07 Aug, the rescue team proceeded to Hinduwada in Malapur area and evacuated many more people giving priority to women, children and critically ill patients to safer areas. Another team was deployed to Kovadu village in Belgaum district. A total of 869 people have been moved to safety in Karnataka.
The Naval Teams have been warmly welcomed wherever they have gone with the locals even offering prayers for the successful completion of the rescue efforts.
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Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs 
Cabinet approves expenditure for reimbursing the losses under MSP operations for cotton during the cotton years  2014-15 to 2018-19
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs, chaired by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, has given its ex-post facto approval for engaging Maharashtra State Cooperative Cotton Growers Marketing Federation Ltd.  to undertake Minimum Support Price operations in the state of Maharashtra as Sub-agent of Cotton Corporation of India  Limited during the cotton years 2017-18 and 2018-19.
The CCEA also approved to incur an expenditure of Rs. 312.93 crore  under Revenue Head for reimbursing the losses to CCI and MSCCGMFL on sale of cotton procured under MSP operations during the cotton years  2017-18 and 2018-19.
The CCEA further approved to incur an additional expenditure of Rs. 748.08 crore  under Revenue Head for reimbursing the losses to CCI and MSCCGMFL on sale of cotton procured under MSP operations during the cotton years  2014-15 & 2015-16.
The approval will help in price support operations of cotton which helps in stabilizing cotton prices and is primarily aimed to safeguard the interests of the farmers and controlling any distress sale.
Ministry of Defence
Raksha Mantri & Defence Minister of Germany hold talks to enhance bilateral defence cooperation, particularly industrial partnership
Shri Rajnath Singh invites German investments in UP & Tamil Nadu Defence Corridors
India’s skilled workforce & competitive costs along with Germany’s high technologies & investment can further strengthen ties: RM
Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh held a bilateral meeting with German Federal Minister of Defence Mr Boris Pistorius in New Delhi on June 06, 2023. Both Ministers reviewed the ongoing bilateral defence cooperation activities and explored ways to enhance the collaboration, particularly defence industrial partnership.
The Raksha Mantri highlighted the opportunities that have opened up in the defence production sector, including the possibilities for German investments in the two Defence Industrial Corridors in Uttar Pradesh & Tamil Nadu. The Indian defence industry could participate in the supply chains of German defence industry and add value to the ecosystem, besides contributing to supply chain resilience.
Shri Rajnath Singh stressed that India and Germany could build a more symbiotic relationship based on shared goals and complementarity of strength, namely skilled workforce & competitive costs from India and high technologies & investment from Germany.
India and Germany have a Strategic Partnership since 2000, which is being strengthened through Inter-Governmental Consultations since 2011 at the level of Heads of Government.
Senior officials from Ministry of Defence, including Defence Secretary Shri Giridhar Aramane and Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan, participated in the delegation-level meeting.From the German side, State Secretary from Ministry of Defence Mr Benedikt Zimmer, apart from senior officials and the German Ambassador to India, were present. This is the first visit of a German Defence Minister to India since 2015.
The bilateral meeting was preceded by a Tri-Service Guard of Honour to the visiting dignitary.
Later in the day, Mr Boris Pistorius will interact with some Indian defence start-ups at IIT Delhi, in an event organised by Innovations for Defence Excellence .
The German Federal Minister of Defence arrived in India on June 05 on a four-day visit. On June 07, he will be traveling to Mumbai, where he is scheduled to visit the Headquarters, Western Naval Command and Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited.
Ministry of Defence
6TH EDITION OF SCO EXERCISE “PEACEFUL MISSION - 2021” COMMENCES AT ORENBURG, RUSSIA
The 6th Edition of SCO Exercise Peaceful Mission : 2021 hosted by Russia started at Orenburg Region of South West Russia today. The aim of the exercise is to foster close relations between SCO Member States and to enhance abilities of the military leaders to command multinational military contingents. An Indian military contingent comprising of an all arms combined force of 200 personnel from Indian Army and Indian Air force is participating in the exercise.
The opening ceremony commenced with an impressive parade by all participating contingents. The contingents were addressed by Col Gen Alexander Pavlovich Lapin, Commander Central Military District, Russian Armed Forces. The Exercise Peaceful Mission: 2021 is based on joint counter terrorism operations at operational and tactical level in an urban environment in which Armies and Air Forces of all SCO member states are participating. Over the next few days, troops will train, share and rehearse tactical drills which will culminate in a final validation exercise, where-in troops from all Armies and Air Forces will jointly undertake operations in a controlled and simulated environment.
Ministry of Communications
J.Charukesi took charges as the Chief Postmaster General of West Bengal Circle
Kolkata, 29th June, 2021
Smt. J. Charukesi, an officer of the 1990 batch of the Indian Postal Service has joined as the Chief Postmaster General of West Bengal Circle .
She has worked in various capacities in the Department at different places of the country like Delhi, West Bengal, Assam and Tamil Nadu.
She had her schooling at Delhi and further studied at Kolkata. Having completed her Masters from Jadavpur University, she joined the Indian Postal Service in the year 1990. She had worked as Director, Postal Life Insurance, Kolkata; Director, of Postal Services, South Bengal Region; Director of Postal Services , Kolkata; Director, of Postal Services, Kolkata Region and Postmaster General, Kolkata Region, i.e, in various capacities in West Bengal Circle.
Smt. Charukesi takes interest in ‘quizzing’, ‘reading’, ‘classical music’. She is trained in Carnatic music which she pursues ardently. She is carrying the raga CHARUKESI in her name itself.
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Ministry of Defence
IAF MIG-27 Crash
Today morning a MiG-27 aircraft, that had got airborne from Jodhpur, crashed during a routine mission. Pilot ejected safely. A Court of Inquiry will investigate the cause of accident.
Special Service and Features
MoS Dr L Murugan pays tribute to Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar on his death anniversary
Union Minister of State for Information and Broadcasting and Fisheries, Animal Husbandry & Dairying, Dr. L. Murugan paid tribute to the Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar on his Death Anniversary and remembered his contribution to the nation-building.
In a tweet, the Minister said:
“A Humble Tribute to the Architect of the Constitution of India, a Great Social Reformer, Bharat Ratna Shri Dr. Bhimarao Ramji Ambedkar Ji, on his Death Anniversary.
The nation will never forget his contributions for the development of the country.”
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Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
‘eSanjeevani’, Govt. of India’s free Telemedicine service completes 60 Lakh consultations
Daily over 40,000 patients use eSanjeevani to seek health services remotely
Instrumental in facilitating access to Health Care during Covid Pandemic
Union Health Ministry's National Telemedicine Service – eSanjeevani has crossed another milestone by completing 6 million  consultations through more than 375 online OPDs, where over 40,000 patients consult over 1600 doctors and specialists on a daily basis using this innovative digital medium to seek Health services.
Currently, the National Telemedicine Service is operational in 31 States/Union Territories.
The Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare had conceptualised eSanjeevani – a doctor to doctor telemedicine platform in November 2019 for implementation at 1,55,000 Health and Wellness Centres under Govt. of India’s Ayushman Bharat Scheme in a Hub & Spokes model. Owing to the COVID-19 pandemic in March 2020, as OPDs across the country were closed, the Union Health Ministry ensured a rapid development and roll out of this initiative in collaboration with The Centre for Development of Advanced Computing 
eSanjeevaniAB-HWC – the doctor to doctor telemedicine platform has been implemented at around 20,000 Health and Wellness Centres as spokes and over 1800 hubs in around 30 States. The Ministry of Defence too has hosted a National OPD on eSanjeevaniOPD, where over 100 veteran doctors and specialists - roped in by the Ministry of Defence, serve patients across the country.
People in many states have been quick to recognise the benefits of eSanjeevani and this has led to an encouraging trend of widespread rapid adoption of this digital modality of seeking Health services. It has led to massive improvement in access to specialised health services, particularly in rural areas. Further, this Service has come in handy for the patients in urban areas as well, especially during the second wave of the ongoing pandemic that has burdened the Healthcare services delivery system in the country.
In a short span of time, Govt. of India’s National Telemedicine Service has started aiding the Indian healthcare delivery system by plugging the digital health divide that exists in urban and rural India. It is also addressing the shortage of doctors and specialists at ground level while reducing the burden on secondary and tertiary level hospitals. In line with the National Digital Health Mission, eSanjeevani is also boosting the digital health ecosystem in the country.
Leading 10 States in terms of adoption  of eSanjeevani are Andhra Pradesh , Tamil Nadu , Karnataka , Uttar Pradesh , Gujarat , Madhya Pradesh , Bihar , Maharashtra , Kerala  and Uttarakhand .
eSanjeevani is also available on Android apart from https://esanjeevaniopd.in/
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
Update on COVID-19- New Cases Found
Government is keeping a close watch on the situation and a number of measures have been taken to contain the spread of COVID-19. Cabinet Secretary took the 16th review meeting today and the preparations to bring Indian citizens from Iran were elaborately discussed which are at an advance stage.
Since the disease has spread over more than 90 countries with over 1 lakh cases worldwide, the States/ UTs have been asked to enhance community surveillance as per the list of passengers provided to the States/UTs.
In view of rising cases from France, USA, Spain, it was decided to have dedicated aerobridges of these countries also in addition to the 12 countries.
It was also stressed that people need to be made aware about the use of mask with the following guidelines-
When to use a mask
- If you are healthy, you only need to wear a mask if you are taking care of a person with suspected 2019-nCoV infection.
- Wear a mask if you are coughing or sneezing.
- Masks are effective only when used in combination with frequent hand-cleaning with alcohol-based hand rub or soap and water.
- If you wear a mask, then you must know how to use it and dispose of it properly.
How to use a mask
- Before putting on a mask, clean hands with alcohol-based hand rub or soap and water.
- Cover mouth and nose with mask and make sure there are no gaps between your face and the mask.
- Avoid touching the mask while using it; if you do, clean your hands with alcohol-based hand rub or soap and water.
- Replace the mask with a new one as soon as it is damp and do not re-use single-use masks.
- To remove the mask: remove it from behind ; discard immediately in a closed bin; clean hands with alcohol-based hand rub or soap and water.
As of today, there are 39 confirmed cases of COVID-19. Five  new cases have been confirmed today in Kerala. They have travel history to Italy.
Union Minister of Health and Family Welfare, Dr Harsh Vardhan is continuously monitoring and reviewing the status, actions taken and future preparedness of States. Also, Secretary  is reviewing the situation with States/UTs on a regular basis.
The Health Ministry appeals to the people to kindly observe the Dos and Don’ts, coughing etiquettes, hand-washing and avoid large gatherings.